Zeta Global (NYSE:ZETA) Downgraded by Freedom Capital to “Hold”

Freedom Capital downgraded shares of Zeta Global (NYSE:ZETA) from a strong-buy rating to a hold rating in a research note released on Thursday morning,Zacks.com reports.

Other equities analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Zeta Global from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, August 1st. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Zeta Global in a report on Friday, July 17th. Bank of America upped their target price on shares of Zeta Global from $24.00 to $28.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. DA Davidson increased their target price on Zeta Global from $30.00 to $32.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada increased their target price on Zeta Global from $29.00 to $31.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Ten analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $29.62.

Zeta Global Stock Up 4.1%

Shares of NYSE ZETA opened at $26.60 on Thursday. Zeta Global has a 12 month low of $14.36 and a 12 month high of $28.50. The company has a current ratio of 2.07, a quick ratio of 2.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22. The firm has a market capitalization of $6.63 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -1,329.95, a PEG ratio of 3.65 and a beta of 1.39. The business has a 50-day moving average of $21.35 and a 200-day moving average of $18.88.

Zeta Global (NYSE:ZETA) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 4th. The company reported $0.03 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.20 by ($0.17). The company had revenue of $442.77 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $420.61 million. Zeta Global had a positive return on equity of 5.55% and a negative net margin of 0.15%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 43.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company posted ($0.10) earnings per share. Sell-side analysts expect that Zeta Global will post 0.21 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Transactions at Zeta Global

In other Zeta Global news, Director Jeanine Silberblatt sold 7,500 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, June 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $19.89, for a total transaction of $149,175.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 50,350 shares in the company, valued at $1,001,461.50. This trade represents a 12.96% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. 10.74% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Zeta Global

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Mackenzie Financial Corp increased its position in Zeta Global by 4.8% during the 3rd quarter. Mackenzie Financial Corp now owns 12,195 shares of the company’s stock valued at $242,000 after purchasing an additional 560 shares during the period. Verus Capital Partners LLC lifted its position in shares of Zeta Global by 1.2% in the 4th quarter. Verus Capital Partners LLC now owns 49,100 shares of the company’s stock worth $999,000 after purchasing an additional 600 shares during the period. Essential Partners LLC lifted its position in shares of Zeta Global by 30.9% in the 1st quarter. Essential Partners LLC now owns 2,670 shares of the company’s stock worth $43,000 after purchasing an additional 630 shares during the period. SlateStone Wealth LLC boosted its stake in shares of Zeta Global by 3.9% during the 4th quarter. SlateStone Wealth LLC now owns 19,801 shares of the company’s stock valued at $403,000 after purchasing an additional 750 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Hsbc Holdings PLC boosted its stake in shares of Zeta Global by 2.3% during the 4th quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC now owns 34,938 shares of the company’s stock valued at $724,000 after purchasing an additional 793 shares in the last quarter. 87.75% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Zeta Global News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Zeta Global this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Strong second-quarter growth and outlook: Zeta reported quarterly revenue of approximately $442.8 million, above the roughly $420.6 million consensus estimate, with revenue up about 43.6% year over year. Analysts highlighted customer growth, increased platform usage, AI adoption and stronger 2026 guidance as key growth drivers. ZETA Gains 6% Since Q2 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: AI momentum is supporting investor enthusiasm: Zeta’s rising AI adoption and cash-generation improvements have helped drive a reported 12.9% one-week increase and reinforced expectations for continued growth. ZETA Jumps 12.9% in One Week as AI Momentum Builds
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support and a new 52-week high: An analyst upgrade and a bullish Needham price outlook have contributed to buying interest and helped push the stock to a new 52-week high. Zeta Global Sets New 52-Week High Following Analyst Upgrade Needham Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Zeta Global
• Neutral Sentiment: Marketing leadership change: Zeta appointed Leah Pope as chief marketing officer to lead its next phase of growth. The move could support execution and customer expansion, but its financial impact is not yet clear. Zeta Global Appoints Leah Pope as Chief Marketing Officer
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and execution risks remain: Analysts cautioned that ZETA’s premium valuation leaves less room for disappointment, while margin pressure, integration challenges and the timing of growth investments could create volatility. The company also missed the reported quarterly EPS consensus despite exceeding revenue expectations. Is ZETA Worth Buying Now as Growth Surges but Valuation Stays Rich?

About Zeta Global

Zeta Global, founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York City, is a leading data-driven marketing technology company. The firm’s mission centers on helping brands acquire, grow and retain customers through a unified customer lifecycle management platform. Over the years, Zeta Global has built a reputation for leveraging big data and predictive analytics to power digital marketing programs across multiple channels.

At the core of Zeta’s offering is the Zeta Marketing Platform, which combines identity resolution, audience insights and real-time engagement capabilities.